Penrith Observatory

Due to COVID-19,
there are currently no events.
Daytime school excursions
will begin again in 2022.

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The Western Sydney University Penrith Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus of the Western Sydney University just off the Great Western Highway.

The Penrith Observatory is part of the School of Science and is operated by a dedicated team of volunteer staff and students that are part of the Astrophysical eScience Laboratory (AeSciL).

At the Penrith Observatory AeSciL members conduct engagement and outreach programs that include astronomy nights and workshops for the public and for primary and secondary schools. The astronomy nights and workshops are designed to enhance and extend teaching and learning in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) via astronomy and space science. The group also provides teacher workshops, and specialised group programs.

A visit to the Penrith Observatory can include listening to fascinating talks on various aspects of Astronomy and/or STEM given by some of Australia's most eminent and internationally recognised astronomers, physicists and engineers, a 3D astronomy movie, and viewing of the night or day sky through the observatories various telescopes including the main 0.6 m telescope (weather permitting).

For more information, email Penrith Observatory, Raelene Sommer (Administrative Officer), Professor Miroslav Filipovic (Chair), Dr Nick Tothill (Director) or Dr Ain De Horta (Astronomer in Charge). You can also call us on (02) 4736 0135